- Femtosecond resolved dynamics of solids (Ionization dynamics, electron ion coupling, ablation)
- Femtosecond laser surface plasmon coupling (Laser Induced Periodic Surface Structures, LIPSS)
- Behavior and non-linear optical properties of solids under intense long wavelength IR fields
- Ultrahigh intensity laser materials research, particle acceleration, x-ray and neutron generation
Enam Chowdhury, back in 2012, completing the 400 TW SCARLET Laser, now a US Department of Energy supported lab, and a member of LaserNetUS (www.lasenetus.org)
Hi Professor Chowdhury,
My name is Bradan Schnabel, and I am a third-year Materials Science and Engineering student at OSU. I am very interested in becoming involved in research on campus, and I came across your profile on the faculty website. I am especially intrigued by your projects, as they investigate how materials behave under extreme conditions and ultrafast timescales. I am particularly drawn to the use of advanced laser techniques to study ionization dynamics, enable precise nanoscale patterning, and uncover non-linear optical responses in solids. I believe that participating in this research would allow me to strengthen my experimental and analytical skills while contributing to new insights at the intersection of materials science and physics.
Over the summer, I worked at Autokiniton, an automotive manufacturing company, where I gained valuable experience with the processing of different metals for various car components. This experience highlighted the importance of material selection in ensuring durability and performance, and it further reinforced my interest in exploring how materials behave under demanding environments.
I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to discuss potential research involvement with your group. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Best regards,
Bradan Schnabel